INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Pre-Hung Exterior …

1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor Pre-Hung Exterior Entry doors (JII106)Newer construction methods have led to an increase in air and water tightness in buildings. This frequently leads to negative air pressure inside the house, which can draw water through very small openings. Our INSTALLATION method seals the door to the weather barrier (typically building wrap) and uses a sill pan to capture and drain incidental storm water from under the you for selecting JELD-WEN products. Attached are JELD-WEN s recommended INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Exterior Wood, Steel, and Fiberglass Pre-Hung doors . Read these INSTRUCTIONS thoroughly before beginning. They are designed to work in most existing applications; however, existing conditions may require changes to these INSTRUCTIONS .

2 If changes are needed, they are made at the installer s risk. For installations other than indicated in these INSTRUCTIONS , contact a building all Exterior door types may be installed into every wall condition in all areas. See our Appropriate Protection document at for overhang requirements. Consult your local building code official for applicable building codes and regulations. Local building code requirements supersede recommended INSTALLATION Note! Any Exterior door INSTALLATION where the sill is higher than 35 feet above ground level or into a wall condition not specifically addressed in these INSTRUCTIONS must be designed by an architect or structural engineer. Failure to install square, level and plumb and on a flat surface (without twist or warp) could result in denial of warranty claims for operational or performance to Installer: Provide a copy of these INSTRUCTIONS to the building owner.

3 By installing this product, you acknowledge the terms and conditions of the limited warranty as part of the terms of the Rod (backing material)A material ( foam rod), placed into a joint primarily to control the depth of the wood framework attached to the masonry inside a window or a door rough System/ Pre-Hung DoorA precut and assembled unit consisting of a door slab with the locking or passage hardware hung on hinges in a JambThe side of the jamb on which the hinges of a door are JambThe side of the jamb that makes contact with the latch on a door ClipsSmall, metal or plastic clips that come attached to a door system. These clips help keep a door slab closed and aligned before and during OpeningThe framed opening in a wall where a door is to be PlateA metal plate pre-installed into the frame of a Pre-Hung door.

4 It is designed to provide extra strength and stability to the lockset by allowing the latch of the door to rest inside it while the door is INfOrmATION & GlOSSAryEstimated Install Time for New ConstructionFirst Time: : : INSTRUCTIONS cover two sill conditions: the step-down landing and the continuous slab landing. The INSTALLATION methods vary slightly between landing allow sufficient time to properly prepare the rough opening, install the entry door, and ensure its proper LandingContinuous Slab LandingShiplapThe layering method in which each layer overlaps the layer below it so that water runs down the fixed, usually rectangular window placed on either side of a PanA three-sided box made of sheet metal flashing. The door sill sits inside the sill pan in the rough opening.

5 It is designed to catch water that infiltrates into the rough opening and divert it to the INSTRUCTIONS for Pre-Hung Exterior Entry doors (JII106)2 FULLy SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUCTIONThe wall framing is covered by sheathing and the door will be mounted with the Exterior trim flush against the sheathing. This INSTALLATION assumes building wrap is properly installed prior to CONSTRUCTIONThe wall framing needs to be completely surrounded by backing support (non water-degradable, thin (max. 1/8" thick) sheet material such as plywood or lauan) before installing building wrap and the door. The door will be mounted with the Exterior trim flush against the applied backing INSTALLATION guide specifically addresses masonry/block wall, sheathed wall and open-stud WALL CONSTRUCTIONThis INSTALLATION assumes that a building professional has already properly fastened and sealed a framework of studs (often called a buck) to the concrete/masonry wall.

6 ROuGH OPENINGSBuckTrimmer studsHeaderSheathingSill areaKing studMATERIALS Lockset 10d galvanized casing or finishing nails (if plan to stain) or #8 x 3" and #10 x 2 1/4" drywall screws (if plan to paint) Non-compressible or water degradable shims Sealant (polyurethane if painted, 100% silicone if left exposed) and backer rod Closed cell polyurethane low expansion foam (Dow Great Stuff Window and Door or equivalent) Sheet metal flashing or bendable vinyl sheeting for sill pan Plastic drain screen with crisscross or woven pattern (sold in 6" widths to protect rain gutters) for step-down landings 3/8" staples for step-down landingsNEEDED mATErIAlS & TOOlSfor installations into a Buck:Liquid applied flashing (Protecto Wrap LWM 200 or equivalent)for installations into a stud-framed wall: Protecto Wrap Safseal Systems 5500 spray adhesive/primer (or as recommended by the self-adhesive flashing manufacturer) JELD-WEN 6" wide self-adhesive flashing (part #08987) or equivalent (9" if required by local code) Drip cap if required because of door location and exposure.

7 doors with an adequate overhang (see our Appropriate Protection document at ) may not need a drip ! Follow all material manufacturers INSTRUCTIONS for proper use and & HANDlINGSAFETy Read and fully understand ALL manufacturers INSTRUCTIONS before beginning. failure to follow proper INSTALLATION and finishing INSTRUCTIONS may result in the denial of warranty claims for operational performance problems. Do not work alone. Two or more people are required. Use safe lifting techniques. Use caution when handling glass. Broken or cracked glass can cause serious injury. Wear protective gear ( safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.). Operate hand/power tools safely and follow manufacturer s operating INSTRUCTIONS . Use caution when working at elevated & DOOR HANDLING Make sure the operating panel is secured prior to INSTALLATION .

8 Heed material manufacturer s handling and application INSTRUCTIONS . Protect adhesive surfaces from dirt, moisture, direct sunlight and folding over onto themselves. Handle in vertical position; do not drag on floor. Do not put stress on joints, corners or frames. Store door in dry, well-ventilated area in vertical, leaning position to allow air circulation; do not stack horizontally. Protect from exposure to direct sunlight during storage. Install only into vertical walls and when conditions and sheathing are INJURy OCCURS, IMMEDIATELy SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION! INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Pre-Hung Exterior Entry doors (JII106)3 REMOvE PACKAGING remove shipping materials such as corner covers, shipping blocks or pads. remove any staples exposed on the frame, but leave glass protective If the door unit includes packaging under the threshold and bottom end of the side jamb, remove it.

9 If the door comes with a security plate on the outside of the frame at the latch, DO NOT remove it. Install the door with the security plate If the door is fastened closed with a duplex nail, removable plastic plug, or a shipping strap, remove these along with the packaging and PACKAGING & INSPECT DOOR Note! If the door has pre-hanging clips, DO NOT remove them until instructed to do so. These clips hold the door system aligned and closed during DOOR Cosmetic damage Product squareness (diagonal measurements must be within 1/4" difference) Correct product (size, color, grid pattern, handing (side the hinges are on), glazing, energy-efficiency requirements, etc.)If any of the above conditions represent a concern, or if you expect environmental conditions to exceed the door's performance rating, do not install the door.

10 Contact your dealer or distributor for strapShipping strapSecurity plateNEEDED MATERIALS & TOOLS - CONTINUED Cutting shears (sill pan) Tape measure Utility knife Level (4 ft. minimum recommended) J-roller Caulking gun Drill with bits Construction stapler Hammer Phillips screwdriver Nail set SquareTOOLSINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Pre-Hung Exterior Entry doors (JII106)41. Cut a piece of sheet material to the length Lightly crease folding lines 1/2" in from the two short sides and one long Measure the distance from the back of the trim to the interior edge of the frame and add 9/16".4. Take this distance from the back edge and lightly crease a folding line across the sheet Mark a line across the front and back of the sill Apply three 3/8" beads of sealant between the lines.